The boom nose features a one piece design to minimise stresses on the inner boom during operation, and the nose is fitted with a JCB Clearview carriage for quick interchange of attachments.

"The excellent forward visibility of fork mounted loads makes it easier for operators to accurately lift and place loads and there is also the option of a fork positioning attachment which is simply operated through the standard single auxiliary," Sealey says.

He adds the machine’s stabiliser package is set forward to maximise stability even at great working heights, hence improving operation safety.

The 540-200 uses the same driveline as the Loadall 540-170 model and is fitted with a JCB Dieselmax 100hp engine. It also features a large bonnet which provides easy access to daily check points.

In addition to meeting demands for a greater lift height, Sealey says the machine has also been designed with ease of use and operator safety and comfort in mind.

"A cab-mounted servo controlled joystick provides effortless control of all the hydraulic services and instruments are offset to one side of the cab to ensure excellent forward visibility," he says.

"Angled roof bars provide excellent upward visibility, which is so important for fast placing of loads at height."